PRIMARY
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Effective delivery and maintenance of World Class
coaching and programs at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown. The Head
Squash Professional is responsible for marketing, selling and
delivering squash lessons, clinics and tournaments for the club
membership.
ABOUT: Seattle Athletic Club Downtown
offers 8 glass courts in a beautiful facility, 2 minutes from the
famous Pike Market and the world’s first Starbucks. The club hosts a
thriving community of squash players, the Seattle Squash Academy with
world ranked players, the FUNcademy, and a non-profit Seattle Urban
Squash Foundation for under-privileged kids. This position is a unique
opportunity for the passionate individual to further enhance the entire
squash program
JOB DUTIES: Head Squash Professional Requirements
• To maintain and uphold the World Class squash profile and renown at the Seattle Athletic Club. • A high-energy team player who can work both with beginners and world-class players. •
Be a proactive presence throughout the squash areas. This includes but
is not limited to: answering member’s questions and give your
assistance when possible. Providing members with any pertinent club
info. Being assertive in approaching members to assist them in their
game, educate them, or correct their technique. •
Responsible for marketing, selling, billing and delivering World Class
Squash services. Included in the delivery of these services will be
scheduling, designing, updating and carrying out an individualized
coaching program based on a client's abilities, needs and goals. •
The Head Squash Professional need to be able to teach and demonstrate
exemplary technique and skill to maximize the effectiveness of coaching
and therefore uphold the World Class standards of instruction at
Seattle Athletic Club. • To enthuse, encourage
and retain Seattle Athletic Club members in squash by providing
guidance on progression opportunities at a level appropriate to their
ability • Manage, Administer and Develop the
Seattle Squash Academy into a world class program. Including but not
limited to: coaching, training, recruitment, marketing, promotion and
data entry. • To up hold and promote coaching
good practice through Seattle Athletic Clubs high standards and
code of conduct • To innovate and adapt coaching
sessions to cater for differing ranges of abilities and learning styles
and train clubs to deliver these programs • To provide electronic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on a regular basis as required •
To carry out duties in accordance with all Seattle Athletic Club Squash
policies including, equal opportunities, child protection, and health
and safety.
Administrative Duties Required
•
New member consultations- Squash staff is responsible for assisting new
members through new member lessons. This may include: Orientations,
evaluations or an Introduction to Squash for those who will continue
training following new member appointment. •
Responsibility for the facility – regularly cleans up the squash area
and encourages others to follow suit. It is the responsibility of all
Squash Professional’s to assist in maintaining a clean and uncluttered
appearance at the Club. Squash Professionals are required to set the
example by returning all equipment to their proper area, to assist in
keeping the Squash area clean and safe, and to respond courteously and
promptly with any member problem or suggestion. If equipment is in need
of attention, it is the Squash Professional’s responsibility to inform
the appropriate people of equipment that needs repair. •
A Seattle Athletic Club Squash Professional is required to have and
enough National and International experience so that they have the
ability to attract and develop internationally ranked tournaments and
exhibitions to the club. • Follow through –
Check E-mail and voice mail and at beginning and end of each
appointment. Also, follows up with developmental/potential clients as
well as those members who choose not to utilize the service of the
Squash Department. 24-hour response time. . •
Update daily schedule at beginning of shift for following two weeks
(regular client appointments, client development, time and client
management, & breaks). • Keep updated list of current clients available to the General Manager.
